022; [video/action for Goldenrod]

[newhero]

[closed captioning and consideration for this video feed is brought to you by a certain camera-Teddy-- though really, Teddy is more providing commentary than he is relaying the conversation, chirping in whenever he sees fit. a studio audience, if you will. Sora is right outside the pokécenter in Goldenrod, crouched down on one knee so that he's

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[her_mouse_jesty]

[Waving from a sidewalk~]

Hello, Sora!

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[newhero]

Hi, Minnie! What're you up to?

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[her_mouse_jesty]

I'm just out for a stroll. What're you and your Pokemon doing?

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[newhero]

Well, Douglas-- [and he motions to the bearded Poliwag, who is eyeing Minnie critically. ... nope, not a clue! he waddles on.] -- is solving a mystery! We're here to help him along.

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[islandshore]

[...Oh god, what are they doing?

'sup, Sora and Pokémon! There is a rather befuddled Riolu riding on a Skarmory and watching with a mix of confusion and amusement.

So she'll yip.

The yipping, of course, gets Riku's attention, and he winds up following his two Pokémon and, in turn, spotting Sora.]

Now what are you up to?

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[newhero]

Shhh! [frantic waving at both the yipper and the biffle.]

Douglas is solving a mystery.

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[islandshore]

What? Is he some kind of detective now?

[Pfffhahahaha! Laughing Riolu is go, while Gear the Skarmory makes a "shh" sound.]

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[newhero]

Well, yeah! He's named after a detective, so he's gotta be one, too.

[this is logical, of course.]

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[foolishwren]

[... oh GOD Heather needed that laugh. Seriously. Oh god.]

Oh man, Sora... his namesake would be proud. He'd be PROUD, man.

[Actually, more like horrified to see his likeness on a tadpole, but STILL.]

You gotta keep me updated on his progress, man!

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[newhero]

Really, Heather? Hear that, Douglas? The real Douglas is proud of you!

[HAPPIEST. POLIWAG. EVER. the 'gear shifts to show him hopping up and down so much that his fedora slides down the front of his face.]

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[foolishwren]

He'd tip his hat, even.

[That wasn't true. Douglas never tipped his hat. But hey.]

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[newhero]

Maybe they could solve mysteries together one day! The Douglas and Douglas Detective Agency...

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[pluckycharm]

[ Kairi isn't holding Thal this time - perhaps because he's hovering over her head - but Princess and Togetic are both going to stop and stare for a minute before Thal swoops in to investigate and chirrs rather curiously at Douglas. ]

... What are you doing now?

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[newhero]

We're-- hey, Thal! You look just like Bell.

[Douglas waddles on over to Thal, eyeing him incredulously. are you the bow tie thief?]

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[pluckycharm]

[ He flits his wings with a happy nod-- he's quite happy with how he looks. ]

He evolved that time when Riku's Pokémon woke everybody up.

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[newhero]

-- Oh, right. His stupid Haunter licked me.

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[piccolo_tomate]

[He knows that pokémon, but he didn't know there were more than one sort. And as far as he knew, Poliwags were Davids.

But Virgilio the Corsola cares not for formalities and the like. He rushes forward and chirps as loudly as it can in greeting. Romano is right behind.]

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[newhero]

[BOW TIE THIEF, BOW TIE THIEF-- wait, wait, must confirm this first. Douglas leans forward as far as he's able without faceplanting, trying to stare into Virgilio's soul. hmmm...]

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[piccolo_tomate]

[Virgilio tries to close the distance between them with a great big hug~. Which may or many not involve getting stabbed with his many many horns...]